Dragons Don't Cook Pizza

The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids Graphic Novels #4

by Angeli Rafer (Illustrator), Marcia Thornton Jones, Debbie Dadey

There may -- or may not -- be a dragon in the pizzeria in this funny and spooky series from Graphix Chapters. Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters! Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6 - 8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers. When the Bailey School Kids visit Jewel's Pizza Castle, they think they're in for just a regular pizza party, despite the fun medieval decor. But when they see smoke and hear roars coming from the kitchen, they wonder what's going on. Could Sir George be keeping a dragon there?

Genres: Graphic Novels, Childrens

80 pages, Paperback

First published April 2, 2024

Reviews

[Sara Roncero-Menendez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used to read these books as a kid, and honestly, I love this new graphic novel version! The art is so cute, and the story is so easy to read and enjoyable. Already planning to give this to every friend with kids I know. Phenomenal job, truly fun and a great take on a classic.

[The_Sunflower_Reader · Rating 2 out of 5]

Least favorite of the series for me ! I would still recommend the series tho ! Especially if you read the original books in school 🎒

[Kaytlyn Snyder · Rating 4 out of 5]

cute, probably the best in the graphic novel series so far. i wish they weren't skipping so many of the originals, tho; this one is originally #24!

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This graphic novel is based off a novel of the same name written by Marcia Thornton Jones and Debbie Dadey. I have never read the novel, but my oldest daughter read it and gave it over to me to check out...and so of course I did. I think it was a winner and was surprisingly lighthearted and fun. The art perfectly holds the mood of this book, and it is the perfect size and length. I highly recommend this one for ages 8-12. Not that other ages would not enjoy it...but I think this is the perfect age to enjoy this book...at least in my household. I will warn people that this is the fourth book in the series. I have not read any of the previous three, but it is easily accessible without feeling lost, and intriguing enough for a person to maybe want to go back and read the previous three. The title tells you all you need to know about this book...which contains kids, a dragon, pizza and knight. Good stuff!

[寿理 宮本 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know much about the series to know whether there is ACTUALLY a dragon (spoiler: they didn't find out, so we don't) or simply a lot of highly imaginative kids, but this is a cute story that can be read by itself despite being book 4!

That said, it's slightly frustrating that it ISN'T spelled out, because sometimes we just want to KNOW, even if it's a fictional story!

Lovely art, nice comedy, recommended for younger readers!

[David Quijano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rogue and I read this book for bedtime. It's pretty much the perfect bedtime book. There's great art, a good story, funny moments, and it's not dense text so you can keep turning the pages and continuously enjoy the good colorful art.

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

I want someone to open this medieval restaurant in real life!

[Jacob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting that the series switched artists, but it well captures the original style.

[Lisa Lemelin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dragons don’t cook pizza, do they?
When the Bailey school kids are on a trip to a pizza castle,things start to get mysterious,will they find a dragon in this fun adventurous story? Read to find out

[Arman Waggoner · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was based on a book from the early 1990s. So, I thought I read this but in a more illustrative graphic novel, shorter than I thought it would be.

[Nicola · Rating 3 out of 5]

Miss 9 hopes these continue to be made into graphic novels (she has read all 4 that are out).

[Melody · Rating 4 out of 5]

School story; adventure and a little mystery

[Kris · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was okay. The kids at my school devour these, but there are so many better graphic novels out there.

[Ashlee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute and nostalgic.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

PopSugar Reading Challenge - Prompt # 30 “A book that reminds you of your childhood."

[Sheisbeingsodifficult · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adorable as can be! Maybe dragons really do make a great pizza.